Overview:
The Legal Counsel provides legal support across corporate, commercial, regulatory, and contractual matters, ensuring the Company's activities comply with VARA requirements and applicable laws. The role focuses on contract management, legal advisory, governance documentation, and managing legal risks arising from the Company's virtual asset operations.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, regulatory, contractual, and dispute-related matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate client agreements, vendor contracts, outsourcing arrangements, and other legal documents
- Support legal review of new products, services, and cross-border or jurisdictional matters
- Maintain corporate and governance documentation, including resolutions and delegated authorities
- Review client-facing terms, disclosures, and legal content in coordination with Compliance and Marketing
- Support legal aspects of outsourcing and third-party arrangements
- Assist with disputes, complaints, and regulatory enquiries, including coordination with external counsel
- Maintain legal risk registers and track contractual obligations and key risks
- Support regulatory submissions, notifications, and formal correspondence
- Deliver legal awareness training and promote strong legal risk management practices
- Maintain proper recordkeeping and handling of confidential and privileged information
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Law and qualified to practise in a recognised jurisdiction (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of legal experience in financial services, fintech, technology, payments, or virtual assets
- Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
- Experience with regulatory, governance, and external counsel management preferred
- Strong understanding of legal risk, documentation, and operating in a regulated environment
